Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed an updated declaration of a state of emergency on homelessness on Monday, July 10, to further expedite affordable housing and bring unhoused Angelenos inside.
As the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 91st Meeting in Ohio concludes today, the president of the organization announced that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass would chair the USCM Task Force on Homelessness
On May 18, the Biden-Harris administration announced the launch of ALL INside, an initiative designed to address homelessness across the country.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the United States.
Homelessness has been a growing problem in Los Angeles for decades and despite numerous efforts to address the issue, the number of people living on the streets continues to rise. The situation is devastating, affecting the homeless and the entire community. The issue has been growing in this city for several reasons, such as the high cost of living, poverty, mental illness, and substance abuse, combined with a shortage of affordable housing, pushing people into homelessness. We think there are many ways to address the complex problem of homelessness. I
The Biden-Harris Administration is the latest entity to join Mayor Karen Bass’ efforts to assist the unhoused as Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, announced the federal government’s support of the mayor’s initiatives.
Inspired by the Mayor’s focus on the unhoused and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s call to demonstrate love, L.A. Bishop Diocesan John Taylor announces new supportive housing projects on church campuses
Here’s what civic leaders and organizations are saying about Mayor Karen Bass’ bold actions on homelessness:
This Fall, Duane moved into his own apartment after 15 years of homelessness. He said he feels like he’s living someone else’s dream and takes pride in decorating and settling into his new home. That’s another win from my friends at Harbor Interfaith, a rehousing provider in the South Bay. In San Pedro, a new supportive housing development, Beacon Landing, is under construction, and will welcome 89 people home next year—89 more success stories like Duane. I’m a Realtor, a past Chair of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, and a former Republican. I see so much of our homeless